davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-03-11
MOWER COUNTY FAIR.

The Board of Directors of the Mower
County Fair: are now preparing the
premium list and making other arrange
ments for the fair. They viii be pleased
to receive any suggestions from farmers
and others interested. They will hold a
meeting Saturday, March IL.
The farmers and business men should
,nnlte and give Mower county the best
fair ever held in the county. A good far
is of great benefit to the farmers and to
the city, and for that reason should re-
.ceive the support Of both the farmers
and business men. Now is the time to
make preparation. Let Austin have the
best fair in Southern Minnesota. Fol
lowing are the officers Of the association: :
@Jno. Furlong, Pres; H. Huntington,
Vice President; G. schleuder, Treasurer;
81. i. Case, Secretary; Jno. Thompson,
g. w. Grimshaw, Abe Dickinson, Thos.
Hotson, 3. G. Dorr, Thos. Malone, Thos.
5Varco. j. b. Revord aud g. C. Adams,
Executive committee. y hi
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-03-11
BOARD OF TRADE

Committee Appo pointed to Attend
the w mona q Southern r. r..
#5 Meeting at Spring Valley Most
Of the Time given to the Dis
cussion OF the Building Assoc
citation. ..s .@5 "a ..s d ..s 81 58 4.
# Owing to the absence from the city
of many members Of the different com,
mittees, there was but little business
transacted, and the time was given to
discussing the Building and Loan Asso-
citation. Secretary Howell was present
and explained the plan and workings Of
the Association to the members. The
Association has all Of its arrangements
perfected, 50 that it is now prepared to
receive applications for loans. The first
series of stock will be issued March 25,
and the next series six months from that
date. All stockof the first series will
date from March 25, and payments must
be made from that date, Therefore it is
advisable to take the stock at the time it
is issued. The bylaws and appendix,
published in phamplet form, give full
explanation of the Association. From
the tables in the appendix, one can see
the comparative cost of a loan from the
Association, and loan from capital
list. Copies of the bylaws may be had
from the Secretary, or at the Office Of the
TRANSCRIPT. ..0.... .~ ~: E.@
At the next meeting there will be sew
eral important matters brought up, and
the different committees appointed last
week will report.
Following is the report of the Secre-
tarY: .5... H.. ,t"> 4. sa> r. ~..@77ss.
Boad met at court house. Minutes of
last meeting read and approved. .
Secretary reported the substance of his
correspondence with the Champaign
twine Co. -" ge.} ~. r..
O. W. Shaw, of the committee ap-
pointed to wait on the Governor in re-
gard to appointment of an Austin man as
one of the Seven Trustees for locating
Soldiers Home, reported the efforts
made by that committee in st. Paul.
A. H. Loucks, of the Special R. r,
COMMITTEE, reported through the presl-
dent that there would be meeting in
Spring Valley, on the 9th INST. of the
officers and those interested in the VINO
ma & Southwestern r. r. Moved by the
Secretary that the chair appoint COM
mittee Of three to attend that meeting on
| the 9th inst. Motion seconded and car
ried, and chair appointed as such com.
mittee, h. O. Basford, G. w. Taylor, and
| Jacob Welsel. &af ? %5-s .T-s f..
| There being no further reports of com:
| mittees, the balance of the time
was taken up by Secretary Howell,
of the Building & Loan Association,
who explained the workings of the Asso
clation and he answered the numerous
questions put TO him to the satisfaction
of all. .<. -..@ "a >s.4
Meeting adjourned. @ E.fz= s9a
f~'~ : 5.:.s 5.a s.. s: N. F, BANF1ELD, Sec
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-03-11

. 3
The election was attended with but
little excitement, and 9 light vote cast.
The men elected will, as we believe, work
for the interests Of the city. III
Mayor French has already proven his
ability and usefulness in the Office, and
the city IS to be congratulated In securing
his services for another year. Itwas his
determlna alton not to accept the Office
again, but the pressure brought to bear
was such he could not refuse. Mayor
French has devoted greatideal of time
and hard work in the interest," of the city,
which is appreciated by the citize ms.
The Aldermen elect are all old resi-
dents of the city. and with the present
members Of the council, will make an
efficient city council. the new council
will have many important matters to set
tie, and We trust the citizens of Austin
will give them encouragement and sup
port. Let those who think it is their duty
to make and alderman's life miserable
desist. - u
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-03-11
SNOW FLAKE CLUB,

We received the following invitation
from w. F. Sutherland, who, with other
men, was oWbound at Tracy
for q week .5t 1
Knights Of the Grip, or Snow Flake
Club, will give an entertainment at Opera
House, Tracy, Mimi, tonight, at 7:3O
O'Clock. rain or shine, snow or blow.
sYourself and family are cordially IN.
Ivited. lCourtee eusly yours. p. sL. Vrani-
Izan, JoAh Whitcomb, 8. d. Frost, Com
|mittee on Music; w. . +. y. Sutherland, M,
'C, Fish r. e. Bither, H. r, Yates, Com
mittee on Arrangements 552l.s
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-03-11
REMOVAL OF DIVISION HEAD-QUAR-
I'll TIERS. %ss

ia Crosse, Wis, Special Telegram.
March 4.--It is understood to be settled
thing that the headquarters of the South
gern Minnesota division of the Milwaukee
s. st. Paul will be removed to Austin in
the early spring. Supt. Williams has
rented a house there and will take pos
session the 1st of April. The Austin be O.
pie say the plant Of the new shops will be
large enough to take care of the Southern
Minnesota. Iowa & Dakota and Iowa s.
Minnesota divisions. FL
The above is taken from the Pioneer
Press Of Mar. 9th. This will bring a large
number of railroad men to Austin.
With Austin the head of four divisions
on the q. N. st. Paul. it will be the rail
road town Of Southern Minnesota.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-03-11
CHEESE FACTORY MEETING.
ENTERPRISE SCHOOL HOUSE,
r,omrN N1;nn Moroh y 1897


Meeting called to order by G. w. Shap-
lev, chairman. j. Prouty chosen secre
tary pro TEN. Minutes of last meeting
read and approved. F. .s1
G. w. Shapley, chairman committee,
reported the cosS of lumber such as he
thought would be required for building
26x50 #. He reported that in his estima-
tion, if more than one vat is to be used
four. horse power boiler would be
cheaper than self heating watts, every
thing considered, as the steam could be
used for cleaning purposes, and that such
boiler would cost $3.50 at Chicago
This he said will be large enough for
four or five hundred cows, and that the
same sized boiler with a two-horse power
engine, both on one solid base, will cost
about $3.50, and that, outside the engine
it would cost for vat anu other tools to
handle the milk of 200 COWS. about $175,
and the larger the number of cows the
less in proportion the cost.
On motion the report accepted and
committee retained.
3 On motion, at our last meeting, COM
mittee was chosen to assist old commit
tee to ascertain what further amount Of
stock could he obtained at Ayers corner;
also, to see what same subscribers would
give to have factory at Varco Station;
also to see what old subscribers would do
(subscribe) if location was changed and
to get what new subscriptions they could
for Varco Station. Committee consisted
of b. Z. Fuller, g.. II. Van Camp, T.
Varco. p. .Conky, John Keating.
On motion, committee reported on
Subscribed for Ayers Corner -. $500 on
81 6 Varco Station. 91O fO(
Moved to locate at Varco. Carried
unanimously. sss .s N ii .5i5
On motion. q COMMITTEES of three Wal
chosen to draw up articles Of rules, regu
latlons and bylaws Committee ap
pointed consisted of g. G. Adams, G.. w
Shapley, g. H. Van Camp. ' 85ss..
On Motion committee was chosen Il
have articles Of incorporation drawn.upI
Committee was Thomas Varco and ]. H
Bliss. 4 q. Nh Il. s##I.
On motion there was a meeting callel
for Friday evening. March, IL, to receiY
SUBSCRIPTIONS for stock.
On motion, there will be q meeting u
Monday evening. March 18th to- adOb
bylaws and to sign articles of lnc0rp3E
ration. All are cordially requested to u
tend siiEi
8.3s We are pleased that there is q unitds
feeling ii regard to the factory
feel the want Of 1t, and there are man
things il favor OF having " at the st|s
tion. \ MILLBANKif
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-03-11
IA GOOD INDICATION.

The people Of Austin are beginning
Ito realize that the boom is going to-
amount TO something, The demand for
houses and building lots is increasing.
1 The real estate market #is more active
than ever before, with every indication
.of d continued activity.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-03-11
....E.LE|CTION.

First Elecuion Under the New
Charter Mayor French relelec-
ted 20. N. Beiseker, Alderman at
LargeL. D. Day Alderman 1st
Ward 3. ". Lowell, I'd Ward :
p. McFadden, Sd Ward. S
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-03-11
Or. Macdonald Dispensary.

Instead Of Purchasing other Physicians
Chicago and Philadelphia hence Carriage
provide Inferior Article The Oxygen supplied by Dr. Macdonald
the Dspnsary partially carriage
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-06-03
Didn't Like the Compliment.

Does anybody ever believe really
that he gets old? When q fellows
about 40, and he is watching ponsively
the path over the top of his head grow
ing wider and wider, he says, jestingly.
l am getting old. There's a handsome
clubman of my acquaintance who fire.
quently alludes to his advancing wears.
but somehow painful flush passed
across his face when he heard the com
pliment paid to him by comely girl.
He had seen herin company with some
body he knew.
"Who was the pretty girl you were
so sweet too" he asked.
well, I won't stand any chance if
she sees much of you"
"Why?" and the clubman's face be.
gan to beam.
you should have heard what she
said about YOU"
aWhat was it?" And flush of ex.
pected pleasure spread over him.
:" oh, my!' she said, what remark
ably nice-looking old gentleman! n
San Francisco Chronicle.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-06-03
The Oleander CITY.

Galveston is strange and unique
city, particularly when seen from the
deck of steamboat. 1t is built on ar
island Of sand, no portion of which il
more than six feet above high-water
mark. The island on which the city is
built is more than thirty miles long and
from one to two miles in breadth. It
is separated from the mainland by O
bay several miles wide. Galveston is
the principal seaport in Texas, and is
in communication by sail and steam
ships with oil parts of the commercial
world. The population is about Sc, 900.
The streets are of wood and laid out
with the regularity of those of Phila-
delphia. The sidewalks are shaded
with oleanders. which grow to the
height of twenty feet and fill the air
with delightful perfume from ,nyriads
Of red and white blossoms. The tenn
perature of Galveston is mlder than
that of any other Texas city, owing to
it being on an island, the warmth eris-
ing from the salt water breaking the
force of the fierce aorthers.
1t has often been remarked. particu-
larly by the people Of Houston, which
is commercial rival Of Galveston, that
it was very improper to build city on
a sand bank and fears were enter
tanned that some day it would be swept
out of existence. Whenever Galveston
is mentioned the Houston merchant
tries very hard to look sad, shakes his
head, and quotes from Holy Writ about
the foolish man who erected his do,ni-
Gle on the sand, and its subsequent
collapse owing to the floods and rain.
Although built upon the sand, it must
not be supposed that it's business
houses and private residences arc not
of q substantial character. The stores
on the Strand, as the principal bust
ness street is called, are four or five
stories high, massive structures, and
most of them are built of brick. -Tcros
Sifti721s
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-06-03
MICHIGAN.

The Enormous fraud In the Recent
tion in the Wolverine State. Il
If anything more than we havel
lished already were necessary " prov
there was wholesale bailot-bo1 81
against the prohibitory amendment 4
late Michigan election, says the Void
following figures should be conc
The official count shows that the /
number of votes counted for State
footed up 1863, 1925, while the votes |
amendment footed up 3G5,302; th
1,477 more than were cast for State
GERS. Never before in the histo!
amendments in this country has S
thing occurred. In Ohio, in 1883, a
most exciting canvass on both
the result was as follows:
votes for Governor, and only
306 were cast for or against
amendment. In Iowa, in 1882, VII
amendment was carried, the fol!owl1
the vote: Secretary of State, 29!,e
the amendment, 261,113. In Hans
1850, alter q canvass as exciting as
Michigan. the vote stood for State OF
POI 236; on the amendment, 1766O6'
amendment campaign in Rhode lsla1
perhaps tho most holly contested
every had in the country, yet the
the amendment was IL per cent less
that cast for Governor.
Look at these facts in tabu3a!ed 10
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-06-03
NATIONAL CONVENTION OF 1sss.
Mr. Finch Makes sugscstions-The Nation

"r' fihch Makes Sugscstions-The Nation
~ Committee to Meet Before Nov. 20.
mon. John B. Finch, Chairman of the
National Committee of the Prohibition
parry parry, was in New York recently. AS the
question of the time and place for ho1d;n ne
me ,aeo National Nominating Convention 'n ~
aro1 s nas already been considered by sew
S eial state conventions, reporter asked 1v
mako wiener aha,,t ne mad any suggestions to
!, The convention" he replied, evil, he
ned IN the city which can offer tho ha We
T The aa,t hail. and hotel ous'
tended te, by no less than 5000 W." nar pe a.
Inc, Inc city which asks for the sonye e ItIS,
& fpom otter a6a a hall H. which will seat
elass b bSeG to- to 5000, and give first.
TO TONS. The convention will not no :"
cate o;, the delegates have no idea nm
Guy WILL be chosen, but cities wanting n "H tha
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-06-03
TENNESSEE.

Tho Amendment Workers in tn. .
Dor State Rapidly Getting D. se
tchatsanoosa correspondence ot III.
The Prohibition forces are he;s s
lied and crystallized into action n, .
State for September's battle. T.
weeks the State will be in the -.
the agitation. The Prohibitions
strain every nerve to come . nas
The Silver Lake Quartette ia n Wus a
field awakening the friends of tss y
ment. an
A prominent Feature Of the Cana.
be the outdoor meetings, or p ,0sss
barbecues. Many are being arro ,oa
prominent and central points. Tba asea
ings will combine the camp-me asss
picnic features. The monster tent y
by the State Committee is fin;sbsaV "
Jones and Sam Small will prohah Iu
for their exclusive use in their ton,
State.
In Chattanooga the clergy has J..
strong hold in the movement. AT M
ably seconded by such prominent h us
men as Col. Loomis, John r. Dean uus
erick Gates, and DIR. Stsel. A prsIn
caucus of the Prohibition Leaders
held recently, and the first GUN -;
fired here about the 18th Of Nav
Finch or Hopkins will be the ornto,
A leading wholesale liquor mereb,
reported on unquestioned AUTHORITY ~
declared that no public OF open camI
wilt be conducted by the ants bu.
their efforts will be reserved for 1 u.
day, in the hope that the power Of II
will influence the average vote,
dealer says tina: Memphis is the stronl
Of the liquor men.
But strong literary bureau is ba;,
ganized by the whisky men, and ,hs1
newspapers are being manipulated ii
interest. The scheme is to publish lets
the city and country papers purporting
from bona fide Correspondents, alta
Prohibition from every quarter and M
grounds. Already well-written artjI
the newspapers indicate that the il
bureau has opened operations. ALL
agent is now travelling in the State
the editors. Much reliance is plac
the rumsellers upon the indifference
country voters. It is said that the
ton of the four mile law has been a
to create this indifference.
The rural districts are the vital
which the Prohibltionists, also, must
upon, and it is confidently expects
the clergy will arouse the most india
people.
The constitution requires that ma
Of the votes cast at the Legislative e!e|
shall be required to adopt an ameud
TO the constitution. Whether the b,
be adopted is the vote for Legislators
last election is q mootcd question. p
nent lawyers agree in the opinion tn,
will be the basis adopted. As fl
over 1885, votes were cast last
will require 1lS,00O votes 10 can
amendment--not majority of the
Can so large q Eyes" vote be got
Those in position to know the feelin
character of the people are confident
liquor interests are confident that I'll
can't be got out.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-06-03
carrying the body up the aisle, I felt as If 1
aa,,id xroan koara Of blood.

Gritty SAO OONy 49, s~S>~S
could weep tearssof blood. ~,
On one side the pulpit sat his little cilld
of 8 years, sweet, beautiful little girl, tnae
I had seen him hug convulsive!y IN MS
better moments. He put on her all jewels,
all diamonds, and give her all pictures ana
toys, and then he would go away. as II
bounded by m evil spirit, to his cups ana
the house of shame-a fool to the correc-
ton Of the stocks. She looked up WONDER
inely. She knew not what it all meant. She
was not old enough to understand the sor-
row of IN orphan child.
On the other side the pulpit sat the men
who had ruined him: they we're the men
who had poured the wormwood into the
orphans cup; they we're the men whe had
bound him hand and foot. knew them.
How did they seem to feel? Did they
weep? No. Did they say: What pity
s.royed." No. Did they sigh repentingly
ever what they had done? No; they sat
there, looking as vultures look at tho car
cass of lamb whose heart they have
ripped out. So they sat and looked Mt the
coffin lid, and 1 told them the judgment of
God upon those who had destroyed their
fellows. Did they reform? was told they
we're in the places of iniquity that night
after my friend was laid in Oakwood ceme-
terry, and they blasphemed and they drank.
Oh! how merciless men are, especially
after they have destroyed you. Do not
look to men for comfort or help. Look to
God.
But there is man who will not reform.
He says: II won't REFORM" WE'LL, then,
how many acts are there in tragedy? I
believe FIVE.
Act the first of the tragedy: A young
man starting off from home; parents and
sisters weeping to have him go. Wagon
rising over the hill. Farewell kiss flung
back. Ring the bell and let the curtain
fall.
Act the second The marriage altar.
Full organ. Bright lights. Long white
veil trailing through the aisle. Prayer and
concratulation. and exclamation of GLOW
we'll she looks!"
Act the third: A woman waiting for
staggering steps. Old garments stuck into
the broken window-panes. Marks of hard
ship on the face. The biting of the nails
of bloodless fingers. Neglect, and cruelty,
and despair. Ring the bell and let tho
curtain drop.
Act the fourth: Three graves in dark
place-gravo of the child that died for lack
of medicine, grave Of the wife that died of
broken heart, grave of the man that died
Of dissipation. Oh! what u blasted heath
with three graves! Plenty of weeds, but
no flowers. Ring the bell and let the cur
tain drop.
Act the fifth: A destroyed souls eternity.
No light. No music. No hope. Anguish
coiling the serpents around the heart.
Blackness of darkness forever. But can
not look any longer. Woe! woe! I close
my eyes to this last act of the tragedy.
Quick! quick! Ring the bell and let the
curtain drop. "Rejoice, o, young man, in
thy youth, and let thy heart rejoice in the
days of thy youth; but know thou that for
all these things God will bring you into
judgment" "There is way that seemeth
right to man, but the end thereof il
Soofh y
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-06-03
Francis Murphy's Warnlns

II say, girls" cried Francis Aa'|
the Chicago Avenue Church, don
o man who drinks whisky-or lass.,]|
Don't you do it, now! oh. l coaiu \
some stories to make you afraid,
you it means sorrow, horrible SOM IN
poverty, and all that. But you II
about it. Now don't, for Gods s s;r
a man, no matter if you do love ia
comes around to your house eallp n
beans and lemon peeling;; Le :.r al
you," continued the speaker III, MI
your virgin purity, Us sweet to 'u'r
a lily wet with dew, you with yoS'
kindness, your happy, unselns s. n
sound Your plummet into the aO! J. N
row and shame Us 1 tell you OF II ~
and be warned. 1t is an accur,s:vsa
Leave it alone, and go through i'I Coj
man at your side who fears
loathes whisky.-Chicago 1I7oaN''
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-06-03
Liuuor Men All Rich

The cost price of liquor manual .,a !,
the country each year is estlma eeon d,
100000. It sells Mt retail for slu''i h
This is an enormous profit toln ,pI
manufacturers and the retailers 4
waste for some other classes ,lo
sermon might easily be presca''
text.-Netp York Tribune.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-06-03

convention must be able to m... :,
quirements and guarantee fnn %aest
penses. There will be a f n1' ts
the National Committee not lata late meet y
20, and at that meeting the niae es sh@
Of the national convention a Mt, and
and the city offers should be re "a! ss
time" oetoN
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-06-03

The enormous fraud in the recent
ton in Michigan made the returns
actually q larger vote on the Amen
issue than was cast for State otflceH,
the vote for State officers was the \
ever polled at a corresponding ele q
the State. Now add to these ballo1s
were stuffed into the boxes, the tno1
of ballots cast for the Amendment
wers not counted at all, or counted !
the Amendment, and the enormi'y
swindle perpetrated by the old parry
gers becomes manifest.
How outrageous was the fraud! ~,
And yet the anti saloon RepuDl'cl1
had not word to soy against it.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-06-03
Small Beginnings.

eyes, sir" he said, proudly, II began
life barefooted boy, and see where 7
am now."
eyes, you are way up, but you had a
big advantage at the start"
"How 500"
"You began life barefooted boy; the
rest Of ns began life as barefooted
babies. IN. 7. San.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-06-03

No SCHOOL is more necessary to chill
dren than patience, because either the
will must be broken in childhood or
the heart in old age.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-06-03

THERE were over 100000 tons of
coal mined in West Virginia last yeay,